The Crusades and the Black Death

Front

The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions? (Options: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam; Christianity, Islam, and Judaism; Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism; Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity)

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Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

Front

Which of these statements about the Crusades is true? Crusaders brought Islamic culture, architecture, and medicine back to Europe, trade diminished across Europe as fighting destroyed roads and bridges, Crusaders were welcomed by Muslims, who wanted to help driving the Jews from the Holy Land

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Crusaders brought Islamic culture, architecture, and medicine back to Europe.

Front

Which of the following was a lasting effect on Europe as a result of the Crusades? Options: many Muslims moved to Europe, many Europeans converted to Islam, Europe became more isolated, trade between Europe and the East increased

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trade between Europe and the East increased

Front

What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?

Back

The Byzantine emperor asked for help.

Front

How did life change for surviving peasants and serfs after the plague?

Back

they began to demand pay for their labor

Front

Which of the following best explains why the Black Death spread so quickly throughout Europe?
- doctors ran out of antibiotics for the plague
- doctors had little knowledge of how to cure the disease
- doctors ran out of vaccinations for the plague
- doctors were too sick themselves to help others suffering

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doctors had little knowledge of how to cure the disease

Front

Based on the map above, in what year did the Bubonic Plague (Black Death) reach London?

Back

1348

Front

Which creature is primarily responsible for spreading the bubonic plague?

Back

flea

Front

What percentage of the European population died due to the Bubonic Plague during the Middle ages?

Back

1/3

Front

Which of the following was an outcome for peasants in Europe after the Black Death c. 1340 CE? Options: wages went down, more land was available and wages increased, social unrest decreased

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more land was available and wages increased